Oakland City University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Oakland City, IN

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$24,990

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About Oakland City University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, General Baptist While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Oakland City University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Oakland City, Indiana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,100, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 63%. The university offers 20 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 57%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $24,990.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

63% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

85% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

57% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-21

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 912-1136

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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Students enrolled

12%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

79%

Unknown

Black

Two or more races

Hispanic

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

56%

Socio-economic diversity

54% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,489
On-campus room and board	$10,400
On-campus other expenses	$3,964
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$7,382
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$3,964
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$3,964

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$40,843	$40,843
Off-campus without family	$37,825	$37,825
Off-campus with family	$30,443	$30,443

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
	Operations Management and Supervision
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication, General
4	Education
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Superintendency and Educational System Administration
5	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
6	History
	History, General
7	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	General Studies
8	Mathematics And Statistics
	Applied Mathematics
9	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Religion/Religious Studies
10	Psychology
	Psychology, General
11	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
12	Theology And Religious Vocations
	Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv

Oakland City University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

This school is more affordable than other private schools

About Oakland City University

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

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Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

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Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division I

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Psychology

Security And Protective Services

Theology And Religious Vocations

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.